Consultant in Nephrology Medicine

Job summary This 8.75 PA consultant nephrologist post supports the clinical and academic programme in chronic kidney disease, community-based care, renal transplantation, and dialysis across North Central London. The role includes inpatient and outpatient care at Royal Free Hospital, Tottenham Kidney and Dialysis Centre, and St Pancras Kidney Care Centre, with a 1:9 nephrology on‑call commitment. Key responsibilities include coordinating and performing kidney biopsies, post‑transplant care, and haemodialysis, as well as leading the Trust's expanding home haemodialysis programme. The post also involves virtual CKD triage and joint leadership of departmental training and education, with full participation in CPD and educational activities. The Royal Free is a centre of excellence for nephrology and transplantation, aligned with UCL Medical School's strategic plans. Expansion of kidney care is central to the Trust's integrated business plan and its development as a leading national transplant site. Main duties Care for a dialysis cohort of 50‑60 patients, including weekly clinics and monthly MDTs, and manage a cohort of transplant patients. Provide virtual kidney care via e‑Referral and online advice portals. Act as clinical lead for the home haemodialysis programme. Coordinate and plan kidney biopsies with administrative teams and perform biopsies on an alternate‑week list. Participate in the 1:9 consultant nephrology and transplant on‑call rota at Royal Free Hospital, including morning handover, daily ward rounds for ~30 renal inpatients, discharge planning, and review of new admissions. Provide weekend work and out‑of‑hours advice; routine clinics are cancelled during on‑call weeks. Support improvements in dialysis access pathways. Attend weekly X‑ray, renal pathology, and academic meetings. Contribute to infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and departmental training as joint education lead, supervising specialty trainees, clinical scientists, and teaching junior doctors, medical students, and staff. Participate in undergraduate teaching, clinical audit, quality improvement, service development, policy review, CPD, annual appraisal, and revalidation. Provisional annualised job plan overview Virtual CKD (DCC) – 0.5 PA per week (Royal Free) On‑call (DCC) – 1:9 commitment – 1.75 PA per week Transplant cohort – THKDC – 1.5 PA per week Dialysis cohort – SPKCC – 1.5 PA per week Home HD lead – SPKCC – 0.25 PA per week Biopsy coordination & planning – Barnet – 0.25 PA per week Biopsy list – Royal Free (alt weeks) – 0.5 PA per week Departmental/academic meeting – SPA – 0.5 PA per week X‑ray & biopsy meeting – DCC – 0.5 PA per week Continuing professional development – SPA – 1 PA per week Joint departmental training & education lead – SPA – 0.5 PA per week Total – 8.75 PA per week Example timetable (not on call) Monday – Haemodialysis clinic Tuesday – Transplant clinic, Home HD, Virtual CKD triage & teaching Wednesday – CPD, Renal biopsy coordination & planning Thursday – Renal biopsy list (alt weeks), Renal biopsy coordination & planning, X‑ray & biopsy meeting, Academic afternoon Friday – (vacant / free for admin) Person Specification Qualifications/Training – Essential CCST/CCT or CESR or equivalent in Renal and General medicine and on the specialist register, or within 6 months of CCT date at the time of interview MRCP or equivalent Full GMC registration Desirable MD or PhD Skills & Aptitudes – Essential Strong teaching skills and experience Leadership skills Understanding of clinical governance and audit procedures Experience – Essential Broad experience in general clinical nephrology and sub‑specialty experience in dialysis and transplantation Training and education of undergraduate and postgraduate students Interest in Home Haemodialysis Competence in performing and supervising kidney biopsies Desirable Interest in vascular access Other Information Disclosure and Barring Service Check – This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check. Certificate of Sponsorship – Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. UK Registration – Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG Website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr